“These sorts of images can be used to gather personal information such as school, location, a child’s full name, or even birth dates to paint a picture of who they are,” he explained. “Parents must think twice about what they share on social media, their privacy settings and who they allow in their social network — before it is too late.” But if you’re guilty of sharing a photo without considering the risks first, have no fear. Samani also gave The Daily Mail five helpful things every parent can do to protect their child’s identity before they hit “share.” Samani explained that even though these conversations can sometimes be uncomfortable, it’s better to have them before someone shares a photo of your child and puts that child at risk.
